DENVER -- Betsy Markey, who represented Colorado's 4th Congressional District from 2009-2011, is expected to announce Monday that she will run for state treasurer.

A Democrat from Fort Collins, Markey is scheduled to make the announcement at 10:30 a.m. on the west steps of the state Capitol in Denver. Scheduled to join her are Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver; Denver Deputy Mayor Cary Kennedy, a former state treasurer; former Lt. Gov. Gail Schoettler and others.

Fox31 Denver reported Sunday that Markey told the television station she would seek the office held by Republican Walter Stapleton.

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